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Celebrate National Poetry Month
Wednesday, April 24 | 7 p.m.
Local poet and library staff member Darren Demaree moderates a panel of three acclaimed Ohio poets who will share selections from their work, answer audience questions and discuss works that have inspired them. Click below to register and participate in this free virtual program.
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A Tribe for Jazz: Free Concert Film
Thursday, April 25 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Parsons Branch | 1113 Parsons Ave.Join us and our friends at A Tribe for Jazz to experience a concert film showcasing the talents of Cuban-American pianist Fabian Almazan and world-renowned bassist Linda May Han Oh. Following the screening, A Tribe for Jazz executive director Stephanie Matthews will lead an audience discussion.
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May the 4th Be With You!
Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.That’s no moon. It’s Main Library. Grab your best Jedi or Sith robes for a day of everything Star Wars with our friends from the 501st Legion! Please leave your blasters and lightsabers at home.
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See Author Lisa Scottoline
Sunday, May 19 | 2 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.Our 2024 Carnegie Author Series continues with Lisa Scottoline, author of The Truth About the Devlins. Register for your free ticket below.
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K-12 students: Need help with your schoolwork? We’re here to help! Our School Help Centers are open after school, connecting you with staff and volunteers. Plus, click below to browse our collection of online research tools. Many of them normally charge monthly subscription fees, but all are free with your library card.
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Free Virtual Class for Job-Seekers
Thursday, April 25 | 12 p.m.
Join Deborah Plummer from Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Talent and Acquisition Team to learn resume tips that will help get your resume noticed.
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- HOLIDAY HOURS
ALL LOCATIONS CLOSED
Sunday, March 31
in observance of Easter
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CELEBRATE THE
SOLAR ECLIPSE
WITH US!
All locations are out of eclipse
glasses and COSI eclipse boxes.
Four per person, while supplies last.
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